Slide idler for a chain drive
US6004237A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 17, 1998 |
| Grant date | Dec 21, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 17, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H2007/0874
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A slide idler for a chain drive wherein the idler is provided with easily replaceable and rotatable bushings. The slide idler comprises two elongated members, each elongated member is provided with two inwardly extending polygonal mounting assemblies. Two cylindrical bushings having polygonal apertures corresponding to the polygonal mounting assemblies are mounted to these mounting assemblies and are sandwiched between the elongated members. A split pin is used to hold the slide idler together.
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